ai4bharat/Pralekha huggingface dataset:
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Smart city Kalyan-Dombivli’s COVID-19 dashboard now opens for public
Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation  has recently announced that a dash board about COVID-19 situation in KDMC area is now available in public domain. The page has been linked with the website of municipal corporation, and other social media handles of city government , and is open for viewing by public.
Dashboard can be accessed at https://kdmc-coronavirus-response-skdcl.hub.arcgis.com/
Main feature of the ‘dashboard’, is that, using the drop menu, citizens can get to know the status of COVID situation in any of the electoral ward and related graphs. Citizens can also get the status by clicking on the respective wards on spatial map of the city. The dashboard also provides multiple options to view the maps by changing the background base map from the options such as satellite view, road map etc.
KDMC City-level details of COVID cases
KDMC COVID cases at city-level along with ward-wise break-up
KDMC COVID cases for identified Ward
KDMC Date-wise status of COVID cases
KDMC Ward-wise status of COVID cases
Ministry of Finance
Mumbai Central CGST Commissionerate busts racket involving bogus bills of Rs.234 Crores: Arrests a businessman
Mumbai : 25 January 2022
The officers of Mumbai Central CGST Commissionerate of Mumbai Zone have busted a fake GST Input Tax Credit  racket involving bogus bills of Rs.234 Crores and fake ITC of Rs. 41 Crores and arrested a businessman engaged in metal trading .
Acting on intelligence received from Central Intelligence Unit, Mumbai CGST Zone, the officers initiated investigation against two Masjid Bunder based entities namely M/s. Jai Vinayak Impex Private Limited and M/s Jai Vinayak Metal Corporation. Searches were conducted at business premises and residence of their proprietor and director. The businessman, who is proprietor in one of the firms and director in another, was found involved in receiving fake ITC from 40 entities and was passing on this ITC to various entities, without actual supply or receipt of goods.
Based on material evidence collected during investigation and confession of the businessman, he was arrested on 25.01.2022 under Section 69 of CGST Act and produced before the Hon’ble CMM Court, Mumbai. Accused was remanded to 14 days judicial custody. Further investigation is under progress.
This operation is a part of special anti-tax evasion drive initiated by the CGST Mumbai Zone to eradicate fake ITC networks and to curb GST tax evasion. During this drive, Mumbai Central Commissionerate has recovered Rs. 30 crores and arrested 12 persons.
PIBMum/CGST/PM
Follow us on social media: @PIBMumbai /PIBMumbai /pibmumbai pibmumbai[at]gmail[dot]com
(Visitor Counter : 174
Special Service and Features
BIS RAIDS A CEMENT UNIT MISUSING ISI MARK AT GUMMIDIPOONDI
A team of Officials from Bureau of Indian Standards , Southern Regional Office , Chennai 600 113 conducted an Enforcement Search and Seizure operation on 14 August 2020 at M/s Texmo Cement  Ltd, Thathaya Kandigai, Nemallur Village, Gummidipoondi, Thiruvallur 601 202 on information of suspected violation of Cement  Order, 2003, misuse of BIS Standard Mark and BIS Logo.
During the operation, about 33,000 Nos. of empty bags of various brand names with BIS Standard Mark and BIS Logo for packing cement and about 110 bags filled with OPC 53 Grade and PPC  cement without having a valid BIS Certification Marks Licence were seized which is a violation of Section 17 and 17 of BIS Act, 2016.
Action is being initiated by BIS SRO Chennai against the offender under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. The offence is punishable with imprisonment up to two years or a fine up to Rs. 2,00,000/- or both as per Section 29 of BIS Act, 1986 for first Contravention.
General public are, therefore, requested that in case they come across any instances of violation of Quality Control Order, the same may be intimated to the BIS Southern Regional Office, CIT Campus, 4th Cross Road, Taramani, Chennai-600 113. Such complaints can also be made by E-Mail at the address sro@bis.org.in or by Fax to 044-22541087. The source of such information will be strictly kept confidential. For further information contact BIS SRO Chennai Office on Phone Nos: 044-2254 1220. BIS Website www.bis.gov.in may be browsed for general information on BIS.
For more details about the Raid, Kindly contact Mr.Jose Charles, Scientist-D at 95676 43978 or Mr.Arivalagan, Scientist-C at 98401 50432.
(
PIB Headquarters
Special Passport Mela at Chennai on April 21
Regional Passport Office, Chennai will be holding ‘Special Passport Mela’ on Saturday the April 21st 2018 at Passport Seva Kendras at Saligramam, Tambaram and Aminjikarai. The mela is being conducted to meet the public demand and to facilitate submission of applications for the frequent travelers due to extended time in getting appointments.
Passport Seva Kendras at Saligramam, Tambaram and Aminjikarai will function on Saturday the April 21st 2018 like any other normal working day and accept applications as per time slots allotted to the applicants. Approximately 2050 applicants are expected to be benefitted from this Mela.
To participate in this Passport Mela, all applicants have to log on to the official website ‘www.passportindia.gov.in’, register on-line, generate ‘ARN’ , and pay online fees and then fix an appointment. Applicants participating in the mela should bring the print-out of ARN with appointment derails, to the PSKs along with the requisite documents in originals, plus one set of self attested photocopies. Applications under fresh and Re-issue categories only will be accepted. Applications under “TATKAL and PCC” categories will not be accepted during the mela.
The appointments will be released online on 18th April 2018  at 1430 hrs for the mela to take place on Saturday, April 21st 2018. On the day of mela, applications will be accepted only as per the time slot allotted to them.
Prime Minister's Office
PM visits Gurudwara Rakabganj, pays tribute to Guru Teg Bahadur
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi visited Gurdwara Rakabganj in New Delhi today, and paid tributes to Guru Teg Bahadur for his supreme sacrifice.
"This morning, I prayed at the historic Gurudwara Rakab Ganj Sahib, where the pious body of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji was cremated. I felt extremely blessed. I, like millions around the world, am deeply inspired by the kindnesses of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji.
It is the special Kripa of the Guru Sahibs that we will mark the special occasion of the 400th Parkash Parv of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji during our Government’s tenure.
Let us mark this blessed occasion in a historic way and celebrate the ideals of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji", the Prime Minister said.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves Agreement between India and Uzbekistan on cooperation in health and medical science
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the signing of an Agreement between India and Uzbekistan on cooperation in health and medical science.
The Agreement covers the following areas of cooperation:-
-
- Expanding opportunities for the development of business cooperation in the field of medical equipment, including equipment for teaching and research laboratories of institutions of medical education, and pharmaceutical products;
- Strengthening of primary health care and setting up of health care facilities;
- Medical and health research development, as well as exchange of experience in these areas;
- Exchange of experiences and technologies in the field of telemedicine and electronic-health information systems;
- Maternal and child health protection;
- Development and improvement of the techniques and strategies for epidemiological surveillance and communicable and non-communicable diseases control;
- Regulation of drugs and pharmaceutical products;
- Any other areas of cooperation of mutual interest.
A Working Group will be set up to further elaborate the details of cooperation and to oversee the implementation of this Agreement.
Ministry of Defence
Big boost to ‘Aatmanirbharta’ in defence: MoD inks Rs 19,000 crore contract with HSL for five Fleet Support Ships for Indian Navy
Ministry of Defence, on August 25, 2023, signed a contract with Hindustan Shipyard Limited , Visakhapatnam for acquisition of five Fleet Support Ships  for the Indian Navy at an overall cost of approx. Rs 19,000 crore. It would be a major boost towards achieving the goal of self-reliance in defence manufacturing as these ships will be indigenously designed and constructed by HSL, Visakhapatnam. The Cabinet Committee on Security had approved the acquisition of these ships during its meeting on August 16, 2023.
The FSS will be employed for replenishing ships at sea with fuel, water, ammunition and stores, enabling the Indian Naval Fleet to operate for prolonged periods without returning to harbour. These ships would enhance the strategic reach and mobility of the Fleet. The induction of these ships will significantly enhance the blue water capability of the Indian Navy. The ships can also be deployed for evacuation of people and human assistance and disaster relief  operations.
The Fleet Support Ships of 44,000 Tons will be the first-of-its kind to be built in India by an Indian Shipyard. This project will generate employment of nearly 168.8 lakh mandays over a period of eight years. The construction of these ships will provide a new dimension to the Indian shipbuilding Industry and encourage active participation of associated industries, including MSMEs. With majority of the equipment and systems being sourced from indigenous manufacturers, these vessels will be a proud flag bearer of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ in consonance with the ‘Make in India’ initiatives of the Government.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 89.74Cr
More than 69.33Lakh doses administered in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently at 97.86%; Highest since March 2020
24,354 New Cases reported in the last 24 hours
India's Active Caseload  is 0.81% of Total Cases
Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 3% for last 99 days
With the administration of 69,33,838 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage exceeded 89.74Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 87,06,441sessions.
The break-up of the cumulative figureas per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
|
|
HCWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
1,03,73,287
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
89,07,790
|
|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
1,83,54,007
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
1,50,47,392
|
|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
36,35,39,734
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
8,51,18,303
|
|
Age Group 45-59 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
16,03,02,227
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
7,75,18,029
|
|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
10,17,62,489
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
5,65,58,296
|
|
Total
|
|
89,74,81,554
The recovery of25,455patients in the last 24 hours has increased the cumulative tally of recovered patients  to 3,30,68,599.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 97.86%. Recovery Rate is currently at its highest peak since March 2020.
Sustained and collaborative efforts by the Centre and the States/UTs continue the trend of less than 50,000 Daily New Cases that is being reported for 97 consecutive days now.
24,354new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The Active Caseload is presently2,73,889, which is the lowest in 197 days.Active cases presently constitute 0.81% of the country's total Positive Cases.
The testing capacity across the country continues to be expanded. The last 24 hours saw a total of
14,29,258tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 57.19 Cr  cumulative tests.
While testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, Weekly Positivity Rate at 1.68% remains less than 3% for the last 99 days now. The Daily Positivity rate reported to be1.70%. The daily Positivity rate has remained below3% for last 33 days and below 5% for 116 consecutive days now.
Ministry of Tourism
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Finland for strengthening cooperation in the field of Tourism.
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Memorandum of Understanding  for strengthening cooperation in the field of Tourism.
Benefits:
The main objectives of the Memorandum of understanding, inter alia, are:
- Establish the basis for a cooperative relationship to encourage and promote successful bilateral cooperation in the field of tourism
- Sharing data; knowledge, expertise etc. related to tourism
- Sharing experiences in making polices, regulation and standards in planning, implementation and development of tourism policy
- Facilitating the identification and expansion of joint projects, pilots and partnerships between companies and organizations through visits, meetings, workshops, co-creation sessions and site evaluations
- Exchanging best practices through workshops and study visits for experts of Finland and India on the field of cooperation
- Encouraging development of partnerships in the context of multilateral development programs and projects of international Financial Institutions, in which both Participants have common interests
Background:
. India and Finland have enjoyed a strong diplomatic and long economic relationship. The two parties now desiring to strengthen and further develop the established relationship have signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Tourism, Government of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, Government for the Finland for strengthening cooperation in the field of Tourism.
2. Finland is one of the emerging inbound source market for India. In 2018, 21239 Finnish tourists visited India. The signing of Memorandum of Understanding with Finland will be instrumental in increasing arrival from this source market.
PIB Headquarters
World Cancer Day 2019: Early detection of cancer significantly improves patient survival say experts.
Dr Shanta, Chairman, Cancer Institute, Chennai has said that information on cancer should be included in the school curriculum to spread awareness on early detection leading to improved patient survival. She stressed the need for urgent action to increase early stage cancer detection, screening and diagnosis to significantly improve cancer patient’s chances of survival.
Speaking at a sensitization programme organised for media personnel on occasion of World Cancer Day, in Chennai, she said, creating awareness to younger generation will help them adopt healthy life style and avoid habits that could expose them to the risk of cancer. She said over 50 percent of cancer is curable if detected early.
Dr Shanta said, World Cancer Day 2019 is taking place under the theme of ‘I Am and I Will’ and aims to inspire action from the individuals, the health community and governments to improve awareness and access to early detection, screening and diagnose. She called upon the media to spread this theme and provide information on health on a daily basis to reiterate the message. This would be helpful in dispelling myth and misinformation on cancer leading to increase in survival rates and quality of life.
Speaking on the legal perspective, Justice Govinda Raj said the media plays a vital role in disseminating the information on cancer to people. He said, while a judgement on a particular case draws the attention of a few people connected with a case, a good report in the media will have a wider impact. Justice Govinda Raj called upon the media to advocate and report more on ways to fight cancer.
Stressing the role of media in Cancer control, Shri N. Ram, Chairman, The Hindu group of publications, said every media person should equip themselves with correct information to write effectively to combat cancer and spread of misinformation. He said the media plays an important role in influencing government in designing policies which are equitable. The social media is a platform, if used carefully and effectively could spread correct information on cancer.
Speaking on the role of media in ‘Demystifying Cancer Myths’, Shri Mariappan, Additional DG, PIB, Chennai said, the media units of I&B ministry play a major role in disseminating correct information and in reaching out to people in rural areas. The health insurance schemes introduced by the government of India and the state government enable the poor now a days to avail treatment in empaneled private hospitals. Media should popularize these schemes among the people for their benefit, he added. I&B ministry units effectively use the traditional media to create awareness among the people to spread the message that cancer is curable if it is detected early, he said.
EM/GB/NT
(
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Environment Minister launches e-book on Women Forest Officers on International Women’s Day.
In addition to skills, women officers and personnel bring in compassion, sincerity and dedication to the service: Shri Prakash Javadekar
Addressing the first ever conference of around 250 plus Women Indian Forest Service officers and nearly 5000 women frontline personnel, Union Environment Minister,Shri Prakash Javadekar expressed happiness over the consistent increase in number of women forest officers and frontline staff and stated that the women officers along with the women personnel down the ranks have been a formidable force to reckon with as they bring in their natural traits of effective communication, sincerity and dedication to the service in addition to the merit and requisite skills.
Shri Javadekar also released an e-book titled: “The Green Queens of India – A nation’s pride” at the virtual event which is a compilation of case studies, best practices and life experiences as shared by the woman officers themselves in what may truly be termed as a creative common collective. Shri Javadekar expressed hope that the e-book will help incentivize and further motivate the young brigade and also motivate scores of young women across the country who aspire to live and work with nature as a forest officer.
Women IFS officers have been making significant contribution in all sectors of forestry. This book is a fitting tribute to this small but strong cadre of Indian Forest Service women officers and the multifarious skills that they bring to the service has now been highlighted through this compilation of case studies.
From the time when the Imperial Forest Service was created way back in 1865, the Indian forest service has witnessed a sea change in its functioning and structure. One major milestone in this being the first induction of 3 women officers in the year 1980. Since then, there has been no turning back and the cadre strength of women IFS officers has grown from a mere handful to over 250 serving officers today.
The performance of women officers is exemplary as they face tough challenges in proving themselves through physically demanding and male dominated arena in forest service
E-Book:The Green Queens of India – A nation’s pride
Prime Minister's Office
PM expresses his appreciation for each and every player of the Indian Hockey squad
For every hockey lover and sports enthusiast, 5th August 2021 will remain one of the most memorable days: PM
Hockey has a special place in the hearts and minds of every Indian
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has praised Men’s Hockey Team of India for bringing home the Olympics Bronze. The Prime Minister reiterated special place that Hockey has in the hearts and minds of every Indian. He said for every hockey lover and sports enthusiast, 5th August 2021 will remain one of the most memorable days.
Then the Prime Minister, in a series of tweets, expressed his appreciation for each and every player of the Indian squad.
Earlier, the Prime Minister instantly reacted to India’s glorious victory like this
During the day, the Prime Minister expressed his happiness for Indian Hockey’s glorious moment once again during his Interaction with beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana in Uttar Pradesh.
Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
ASSESSMENT OF IMPLEMENTATION OF MPLADS
Under the Revised MPLADS Guidelines, 2023, Members of Parliament have been given the ﬂexibility in choosing the works that can be taken up under MPLAD Scheme provided it leads to creation of durable public assets for larger public good of the society. The works of public utility not mentioned in the indicative list given in Annexure-VIII of MPLADS Guidelines, 2023 can be added to the list on the recommendations of a Member of Parliament subject to the procedure and overall principles of the Scheme given in chapter-5 of the Guidelines.
The Government carries out assessment of implementation of the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme .
Last assessment of the implementation of the MPLAD Scheme was done in the year 2021 wherein the Ministry conducted a Third-Party Evaluation of the MPLADS works created during the period from 01-04- 2014 to 31-03-2019, in 216 districts across the country.
The recommendations contained in the ﬁnal report of the Evaluation, which were found feasible and aligned with the objectives of the Scheme, have been incorporated in the Revised MPLADS Guidelines, 2023.
This information was given by the Minister of State  for the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Ministry of Planning and Minister of State in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Shri Rao Inderjit Singh in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
CNS Reviews Operational Readiness Exercise in Kochi
The Chief of Naval Staff , Admiral Sunil Lanba, PVSM, AVSM, ADC, arrived Kochi on 18 March 19 for the debrief of the recently concluded annual Theatre Level Readiness and Operational Exercise . Commanders-in-Chief of all the three naval Commands, along with a number of senior operational commanders and representatives from Indian Army, Air Force and Indian Coast Guard attended and participated in the discussions held at the Naval Base, Kochi.
The day long review of TROPEX 2019 was undertaken to examine the conduct of exercise and to assess operational readiness of the Indian Navy. A realistic audit of the Indian Navy’s deployment philosophy and fighting capability was undertaken during the review. Lessons learnt from the exercise will provide the Indian Navy accurate assessments to fine tune combat deployments, force structuring requirements, operational logistics as also material and training imperatives.
The Chief of Naval Staff while addressing the senior leadership and officers of the Navy congratulated them on the high level of professionalism and commitment displayed during the exercise. The CNS urged one and all to maintain the high tempo of operations and keep sharp vigil including stringent security measures to ensure safer coasts and secure seas. He stated that the Navy will always remain ready to protect, promote and preserve national interests in the maritime domain.
The Annual Integrated Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise - in short TROPEX - the largest maritime exercise of the Indian Navy was conducted in the month of February in the Arabian Sea and North Indian Ocean. TROPEX 2019 was thus far the largest in terms of geographical extent covering the IOR, and also with regard to number of units participating. The exercise was conducted from 07 Jan 19 and graduated smoothly into providing the IN a high operational readiness posture post the Pulwama attack on 14 Feb 19. About 60 ships of Indian Navy, 12 ships of Indian Coast Guard and 60 aircraft participated in TROPEX 19. The exercise also included a Tri-services Amphibious Exercise that saw the participation of Army and Air Force personnel and assets. As a prelude to TROPEX, the largest coastal defence exercise over codenamed ‘Sea Vigil’, was conducted on 22 and 23 Jan 19 with participation of all coastal states and union territories along with all maritime stake holders.
Overall, the exercise validated the Navy’s readiness and capability to meet various mandated roles, in support of national objectives.The Admiral departed Kochi, in the evening.
_____________________________________________________________
Koc/33/Mar19
(Visitor Counter : 1358